2018-06-11T09:59:56-05:00 2017-12-31 271895149 Heveron & Company CPAs PLLC 260 Plymouth Avenue South Rochester NY 14608 990 2017-01-01 270132133 Rochester Education Foundation Inc ROCH 5852715790 250 Mill Street Rochester NY 14614 Patricia Braus Executive Director 5852715790 2018-05-30 1 Stephanie Annunziata P00195472 5852322956 2018-05-24 2017 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z Patricia Braus 250 Mill Street Rochester NY 14614 455569 0 X www.rochestereducation.org X 2005 NY To provide programs and resources to support the success of Rochester city students. 15 15 6 125 0 0 296693 317175 150655 116433 5847 5168 0 0 453195 438776 3200 4910 0 0 137581 168522 0 0 34148 323060 287711 463841 461143 -10646 -22367 414516 274846 134756 6773 279760 268073 X The Rochester Education Foundation is an independent organization whose mission is to provide programs and resources to improve learning and success for all Rochester city public school students through partnerships with educators, businesses and the community. 0 1 116433 116433 The organization concluded its role in the Greater Rochester Health Foundation's Childhood Healthy Weight Initiative, as scheduled. Through June, REF supported consultants at three city schools. The goal of the program was to increase the percentage of 4 to 10 year olds in the city who are at a healthy weight by increasing healthy eating habits and physical activity. 113357 450 Spring for Music Opportunities. This program provides city students with opportunities to play, perform and excel in the field of music. REF collected and donated 478 musical instruments for city students in 2017, bringing the total of musical instruments donated since the program launch in 2005 to 1,946. The organization also supported music scholarships for summer music lessons, and the purchase of instruments so college-bound students can audition and receive scholarships. The organization also supported the purchase of music for ensembles and refreshments to support the citywide marching band.This program is primarily supported through contributions. 64423 College Access: Through REF's college access collaborative, Rochester College Access Network (RCAN), REF has worked with colleges and universities, community organizations, businesses and individuals to provide information, guidance and activities so that more Rochester city students can go to college - and reach their full potential. In 2017 REF provided FAFSA Fest, a series of 5 community events in the winter and three in the fall through which students and a parent receive free help filling out and submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The organization also trained volunteers so they will be able to help fill out these forms. Continued on Schedule O.REF also supported 10th grade college visits for city students, a 9th grade informational program about college and support of a special website to help students apply to college (RochesterCAN.org).This program is primarily supported through contributions. 91395 4460 Give Back, Give Books. REF supports student book clubs, parent-student reading events and a wide range of literacy projects for city students through Teachers' Choice, a program within Give Back, Give Books. The organization has given more than 41,300 new books to city students for reading activities in class and to enjoy at home since 2006. In 2017 REF provided 2,308 new books or magazine subscriptions to 41 educators at city schools. Books are then given to students for their home libraries.Other Programs: REF provides valuable field trip and other resources to students at Dr. Walter Cooper Academy School No. 10, and helps students discover the great outdoors with a club at Wilson High School. In 2016, REF added the One Step Closer partner program. This program provides new sneakers to students in need. 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Part V, Line 4: To support the organization's mission Recognition Event 55772 44148 11624 500 10800 324 55772 44148 11624 500 10800 324 11624 0 X 8296 X Musical Instruments 480 79880 0 0 0 Form 990, Part III, line 3 The organization concluded its role in the Greater Rochester Health Foundation's Childhood Healthy Weight Initiative, as scheduled. Through June, REF supported consultants at three city schools. The goal of the program was to increase the percentage of 4 to 10 year olds in the city who are at a healthy weight by increasing healthy eating habits and physical activity. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b A complete copy of the 990 will be emailed to all board members. All board members will have an opportunity to comment and pose questions before the 990 is filed. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The organization provides each officer and director with the conflict of interest policy when they are elected or appointed. The policy is also reviewed annually. If a potential conflict with any officer or director arises, the organization follows the conflict of interest policy and documents that in the meeting minutes. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 The process for determining the compensation of the organization's Executive Director included a packet presented by the Treasurer which included proposed salary increases and documented comparative salaries at similar organizations. The salary increase was approved by the full board. There were no other compensated key employees. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The Organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available upon request. Form 990, Part IX, line 11g Project Coordinators: Program service expenses 107,625. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 107,625. Other Professional Services: Program service expenses 1,100. Management and general expenses 1,917. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,017.